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In the San Francisco area, where the Super Bowl is taking place, officers made 220 seizures of counterfeit items worth $1.5 million in the last week alone.

David Hirschmann, a high ranking official at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said: 'Criminals selling counterfeit goods often use big events like the Super Bowl to trick consumers into buying high-priced, low-quality fakes.

'Not only do these criminal networks rip-off consumers, they have real consequences on the American economy.

'A recent study found that innovative intellectual property-related industries account for over 10million jobs in the three states involved in Super Bowl 50.

The counterfeit good were largely discovered at ports of entry into the U.S., customs officers said, but agents have also been scouring flea markets, stores and street stalls to root out fakes

This year's haul beats the total from last year which saw around 400,000 items with a value of around $21million seized in the 12 months between Super Bowl championships

Fans have also been advised to look out for fake tickets, with experts saying that genuine stubs will carry raised lettering on the front, black-light holograms on the back, and a Super Bowl 50 logo in heat-sensitive ink

'When it comes to their purchases this Super Bowl and throughout the season, consumers should always remember to protect themselves and the American economy by sticking with the brands they know and trust.'

This year's collection of fake goods tops the haul agents brought in last year, which was worth an estimated $21.6million.

In order to avoid buying counterfeit goods, fans are being asked to avoid cash-only transactions with street vendors, and to only purchase from official NFL outlets.

Single tickets can sell for up to $25,000 each, and so are prime territory for forgers looking to make some quick cash.

Dolores DiBella, NFL counsel, said that genuine tickets will a raised metallic font and graphic design on the front, with a hologram of the San Francisco skyline on the back.

Peyton Manning will be looking for a second Super Bowl win in his sixth appearance on football's grandest stage when he takes on the Carolina Panthers this weekend

Meanwhile Cam Newton will be looking to cap off a near-perfect season with the Panthers, which saw his team go 15-1 in regular season games

Also on the back is a Super Bowl 50 logo coated with thermal paint that will disappear when heat, such as that from the palm of your hand, is applied before reappearing again when it gets cold.

The Denver broncos will face off against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday in the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Veteran quarterback Peyton Manning will be looking to add a second victory in six Super Bowl games to his already glittering trophy case, though the Broncos start as underdogs.

Meanwhile Cam Newton is looking to cap off a near-perfect season with the Carolina Panthers that saw his team go 15-1 in regular season games.